Thousands of foreign students have said they won’t come to Britain to study for degrees if the courses were put online without a reduction in fees. Last week, university leaders unveiled a series of proposals for easing out of lockdown – which included using a ‘blended’ learning approach, with a mix of online and face-to-face … Read more
Colin Powell joined the list of high-profile Republicans, including George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, who are not voting for Donald Trump in 2020 as the president’s own party is turning against him in the midst of nationwide turmoil. The Reagan-era National Security Advisor told CNN on Sunday morning: ‘I cannot in any way support … Read more
Mangrove trees won’t survive sea-level rise by 2050 unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, study shows Experts studied mangrove sediments dating back to around 10,000 years ago During this time, sea-levels went from rising at 10 mm a year to being static Researchers found that the mangroves struggled with rising rates of above 6 mm … Read more
Britain’s smooth and complacent Left-wing elite are so completely convinced of their goodness and rightness that they think they are licensed to behave like louts. The behaviour of this group over the past few days has been a masterpiece of hypocrisy, spite and crudity. Their quarry has been Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister’s principal adviser. … Read more
More than 200,000 Britons unknowingly carry a gene that puts them at high risk of a fatal heart attack or sudden stroke before they reach middle age, according to a pivotal study. The inherited condition, in which a genetic fault causes cholesterol levels to rise alarmingly from birth, is often symptomless. If it is spotted, cholesterol-lowering … Read more
Most schools in England are set to reopen on Monday as the government eases lockdown – despite unions and councils warning it’s not safe. A poll conducted by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) of 2000 of its members revealed that nine out of 10 plan to open on 1 June, but with fewer … Read more
Spain has given the green light to tourism resuming in July — dropping the requirement for a quarantine period. In theory, it’s ‘game on’ for summer holidays after Spain’s foreign minister tweeted emojis of a bikini, sunglasses and a suitcase alongside: ‘We look forward to welcoming you!’ But two big stumbling blocks remain: first, the … Read more
Vicar who put Matt Hancock on spot over Dominic Cummings says he’s ‘disappointed’ ministers have ‘rowed back’ on vow to look into fines given to people who breached lockdown for ‘childcare reasons’ Martin Paul was praised for his question at Downing Street briefing last night Follows fury over Cummings’ trip from London to Durham during … Read more
Britons have despaired over their scruffy hair as the government revealed salons and barbers will be closed for at least another month. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed hairdressers will reopen during phase three of the lifting of lockdown restrictions from July 4 at the earliest. It is a major blow for business owners and customers, … Read more
Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive, said: ‘It’s not going to be the service people had previously’ The NHS won’t be able to provide non-emergency care until the government’s track and trace system to halt the spread of coronavirus is up and running, a health chief warned today. Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers … Read more